Using a dishwasher to clean fruits and vegetables, as suggested by some social media trends, is not recommended by food safety experts. While it may seem convenient, dishwashers can harbor residual detergents and bacteria, potentially contaminating produce. Experts emphasize that dishwashers are designed for cleaning dishes and utensils, not for washing fruits and vegetables. read more

Washington state is expected to produce slightly fewer apples in 2024 compared to the 2023 crop. The initial estimate for the 2024 crop shows a overall decrease of nine percent year over year, with the Honeycrisp variety experiencing a significant drop of 26 percent compared to last year. read more

The rise in holiday tourism on the Cantabrian coast of Spain has led to an increase in demand for blueberries in regions like Cantabria, where the Ballberry season is in full swing. "Between June and August, we process around 15,000 kilos of blueberries from our own farms in Orejo," read more

The event was held at the estate of Antonio Ruíz Zambrano, a farmer from the Las Marismas area in Lebrija, Seville. During the morning, the company presented a large variety of peppers to agricultural advisors, collaborating producers, and representatives of companies. read more

ALDI will purchase more than 10,000 tons of stone fruit, apples, and pears from national suppliers in 2024. In particular, the supermarket chain plans to acquire more than 3,200

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The British retailer Tesco has reported a 27% increase in demand for UK-grown blueberries this season compared to the previous year. read more

Türkiye aims to generate a total of $1.8 billion in dried fruit exports this year, as demand for such products is growing strong globally due to their increasing recognition as part of a healthy, nutritious diet. read more

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Angus Soft Fruits has officially introduced two new raspberry varieties that it claims "significantly raise the bar in terms of quality and economic value". read more

Fruit has surpassed coffee as Kenya's largest source of export revenue, according to a report in Business Daily Africa. read more

After the mushroom harvest, the used mushroom substrate is then used as fertilizer and soil conditioner for agriculturally used fields. read more

The HEPRO GmbH is delighted with the impressive response to the presentation of their pineapple peeling machine by a well-known influencer. According to the company, the Instagram video in which the influencer showcases the product to her followers has generated tremendous interest worldwide. read more

In recent years, the costs of investing in new vineyards have drastically increased, and the long-term profitability of new grape varieties and vineyards is crucial for the survival of the industry. read more

After initially restricting exports of 54 types of products, the Turkish authorities imposed a general ban in May as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip continued to worsen. read more

Every July and August, South African table grape growers travel across the oceans to explore the latest developments in table grape cultivars. read more

Adam Harrison, an environmental and sustainability technologist at Thanet Earth, and Matthew Thomas, the head of sales and marketing at Puffin Produce, are discussing their companies' experiences, goals, and challenges as they progress on their SBTi journeys. read more

Based on the current observations, a decrease in the harvest is expected for most early varieties of fruits, while the production quantity of late varieties depends on the further course of weather conditions. According to the GUS (Central Statistical Office), this year's total harvest will be... read more

Decyzja tureckiego rządu o wstrzymaniu handlu z Izraelem ze względu na jego bombardowanie Strefy Gazy przyczynia się do wzrostu cen owoców i warzyw dla izraelskich konsumentów, jak wynika z raportu opublikowanego w Daily Sabah. read more

We are pleased to announce that REDPLANT is joining as the exhibitors at Fresh Market 2024! read more

For the Schwalmtal-based company, which has been representing Sormac as a partner in Germany and Austria for almost 20 years, the machine is an advancement of the successful predecessor model FS-3600 Multi-Cut, as emphasized by Managing Director Karsten Schmitz. On average, it is simply better. read more